Winter Snowstorm Buries Kansas Prompting Closures
A sweeping snowstorm dumped over a foot of snow across central and eastern Kansas causing schools and businesses to close. At least one death was reported when Rose Mahaffey, 69, of Neodesha, slid off KS 37, struck a tree, and overturned. The National Guard opened Armories to assist stranded travelers and hospital workers as winds eased with most areas returning to flurries. Major towns recorded 8 to 15 inches of snow and travel remains hazardous with icy roads and closed interstates.
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Dodge City
Wichita
Ron Crandall
The
Weather Service
Winter Snow Clamps Down in Ottawa Area
River of snow leaves motorists stranded on I-35 and local roads. Ottawa area hotels fill as drivers seek shelter. schools delay activities and a bus incident prompts caution. Burglary at Garfield School noted. several noninjury weather linked accidents reported. officials urge staying home and digging out.
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The
Herald
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Fort Scott
Appraiser's Post Vacant After Interim Resignation
Interim Franklin County Appraiser Don Jones resigned to the county commission citing personal reasons. He will remain until a replacement is found and will not open the office Saturday morning due to snow. Jones had led day to day operations since Jan 1 after Russell Wray’s departure.
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Don Jones
County Commission
Jones
Russell Wray
Wray
Inside Highlights KU a flop in Madison Square Garden
KU suffers a disappointing showing in Madison Square Garden as Inside Highlights reports a flop at the venue. The feature notes struggle across key moments and critiques aspects of the performance.
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Madison Square Garden
Work Crews Toil Away In Heavy Snow In Ottawa
Ottawa and surrounding areas battled the heaviest snow of the winter with city county and state crews clearing about a foot of accumulation. Schools and Ottawa University closed, traffic discouraged, and wind remains a complicating factor as plowing continues.
Carter proposes wartime draft registration for 19 and 20 year olds
President Carter urged registration for men and women aged 19 and 20 to boost military preparedness and deter Soviet aggression. Eighteen-year-olds will be included next year, and he sought authority to register women only for non combat service.
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Carter
Ottawa Board of Education Sets Monday Meeting Agenda
The Ottawa Board of Education will meet at 7:30 Monday night at 420 S. Main. Agenda items include a revised elementary open enrollment policy, possible lunch price increases, and the 1980-81 school calendar. Also discussed are superintendent evaluation, legislative seminar report, and rural committee recommendations.
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Ottawa Board of Education
S. Main
Kansas Senate backs flexible usury ceiling for home loans
Gov. John Carlin welcomed the unanimous Senate vote 40 to 0 on a flexible usury ceiling tied to Freddie Mac rates, allowing monthly adjustments. Borrowers may seek lower rates, while lenders cannot exceed 1.5 percentage points above the Freddie Mac index. The measure heads to the House for consideration.
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Senate
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